53: Joell McNew: The Fight for Student Safety on College Campus

In this episode of Secrets of Powerful Women, host Jill Conway speaks with Joell McNew, president of Safe Horns, an organization dedicated to improving student safety on and around a college campus in Texas.**Join me online LIVE with the new Secrets of Powerful Women online community from anywhere in the world. Doors Open July 1st.Here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.skool.com/secrets-of-powerful-women/about⁠⁠ They discuss the founding of Safe Horns in response to rising crime rates, the challenges of ensuring safety in urban environments, and the importance of advocacy and community engagement. Joelle shares her personal experiences and the emotional journey of fighting for student safety, highlighting recent victories and ongoing efforts to create a safer environment for students at the University of Texas at Austin and beyond.Want to help us change the world? If you’re a woman-owned business, Jill would love to collaborate with you! This is your chance to showcase your brand to our incredible community of women across the country and around the world.Learn more at ⁠powerfulwomenusa.com⁠ or connect directly with Jill at ⁠[email protected]⁠ to explore how we can align. Takeaways The founding of Safe Horns was a response to a tragic crime on campus.Parents play a crucial role in advocating for student safety.Campus tours often do not provide real safety information.Crime data is public but hard to access for parents.Community engagement is essential for improving campus safety.Recent victories include increased police presence in high-risk areas.Students often do not report crimes due to lack of trust in the system.Advocacy requires persistence and factual data to drive change.The emotional toll of advocating for safety can be significant.The ultimate goal is to ensure students can focus on their education without fear. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Student Safety on College Campuses03:04 The Birth of Safe Horns and Its Mission06:05 Understanding Campus Crime and Safety Measures08:51 Advocacy and Recent Victories for Student Safety12:07 The Challenges of Urban Campus Safety14:52 The Role of Law Enforcement and Community Engagement18:06 The Impact of Crime on Student Life21:12 Future Goals and Ongoing Advocacy for SafetySecrets of Powerful Women is the award-winning podcast for women 45+ hosted by Jill Conway — media personality, 20 yr veteran TV News Reporter, public speaking coach, and empowerment advocate. New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.JOIN OUR ONLINE SECRETS CLUB. SIGN UP HERE FOR MORE INFO. https://powerfulwomenusa.com/online-clubSubscribe: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠⁠ Sign up for women’s health events & workshops: ⁠⁠https://powerfulwomenusa.com⁠⁠Follow: ⁠⁠@secretsofpowerfulwomen⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@powerfulwomenusa⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@jillconwaymcdowell⁠ #studentsafety, #collegecampuses, #SafeHorns, #crimeprevention, #advocacy, #campussecurity, #parentorganizations, #universitysafety, #communityengagement, #mentalhealth #austinhomeless #jillconway #femaleentrepreneur #powerwomen #powerfulwomen #women #empowerment, #personalgrowth, #memoir, #storytelling #womenempowerment #femaleceo #successtips #texas #UTaustin